1. the quality or state of being hesitant; uncertainty or reluctance in acting or speaking

Examples

• Her hesitance to speak up in meetings was holding back her career.
• The student’s hesitance when answering suggested he wasn’t sure of the answer.
• Despite his hesitance, he eventually agreed to take on the leadership role.
• There was a noticeable hesitance in her voice when she declined the invitation.
• The team’s hesitance to embrace new technology slowed their progress.
• His hesitance to commit to the project frustrated his colleagues.